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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,206.16, 333,311.40 and 55,994.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,206.16, 333,311.40 and 55,994.16 is: 83,991.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,206.16 : 333,311.40 = 55,994.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,206.16/333,311.40 = 55,994.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,206.16x = 333,311.40 × 55,994.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,206.16x = 18,663,491,861.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,663,491,861.42/222,206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,991.78

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